At 2:33am on January 28th, Engine 81, Engine 82 and several other units around Albemarle County responded to 1718 Lindsay Road for reports of a structure fire at a residence. Initial units on scene reported fire showing through the roof of the structure, and initiated firefighting operations. Engine 82 set up a fill site at

Eight members traveled to Richmond, Virginia to honor the firefighters, police officers, and EMS providers who made the ultimate sacrifice sixteen years ago on September 11. The Richmond Memorial Stair Climb consists of a grueling climb of 110 floors, the height of the World Trade Center. The event is limited to 343 participants marking the

The Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department will be holding an open house at 3055 Berkmar Drive on Sunday, August 27th, from 3 until 5:30 PM. This annual event is meant to explain fire department operations to members of the public. The open house also shows prospective recruits what volunteer firefighters do on a daily basis.

Firefighters responded early Wednesday morning to reports of a structure fire at Rhett’s River Grill and Raw Bar on Seminole Lane. Upon arrival, Engine 82 reported flames showing from the front of the building and quickly deployed a hose line. Within minutes, fire that had consumed the restaurant’s wood patio and exterior walls was extinguished.

Charlottesville City Firefighters responded to reports of a commercial structure fire Thursday afternoon at Excel Inn and Suites on Emmet Street. Upon arrival, Charlottesville Fire Department reported flames showing through the roof and declared a defensive strategy. Shortly later, a second alarm was struck adding additional units to the call. STVFD volunteers were prepared for

Firefighters traveled across the region to attend the 13th Annual Walker Sisk Memorial Truck School during Albemarle County’s Regional School Weekend. Focusing on truck operations, the school helps firefighters master both basic and advanced skills in searches, self-rescue, ladders, ventilation, wall breaches, and numerous other domains. Students walk away from the Truck School with increased

E81, TO121, E1, C89, CHF80, CHF83, and RS8 responded to reports of smoke in the structure at 849 Knight Ct at 13:45 Sunday afternoon. Units arrived on scene to find nothing showing from the apartment structure. Upon opening the unit door, firefighters found smoke in the apartment banked down to the floor, creating low visibility

STVFD Volunteers Alice Thomson and Jackson Muller joined the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad for a vehicle extrication scenario, followed by some vehicle fire training. The crew cut two cars, the first in slightly under and hour and the second in a swift 30 mins. Emphasis was placed on understanding the construction of the vehicles, concerns